Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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Land south of A1060 (Salt’s Green), Chalk End, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4NJ
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to Condition 26 – Landscape and Ecological Management Plan for planning application ref: ESS/77/20/CHL (Sand and gravel quarry and associated works/development)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SOD Report ApprovalSOD Report Approval | 18 Jan 2023 | View |
| Agent Decision LetterAgent Decision Letter | 18 Jan 2023 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal Data (All Conditions)Application Form - Without Personal Data (All Conditions) | 12 Oct 2022 | View |
| Covering Letter (All Conditions)Covering Letter (All Conditions) | 12 Oct 2022 | View |
| Landscape Ecological Management Plan 1/3 (Condition 26)Landscape Ecological Management Plan 1/3 (Condition 26) | 12 Oct 2022 | View |
| Landscape Ecological Management Plan 2/3 (Condition 26)Landscape Ecological Management Plan 2/3 (Condition 26) | 12 Oct 2022 | View |
| Landscape Ecological Management Plan 3/3 (Condition 26)Landscape Ecological Management Plan 3/3 (Condition 26) | 12 Oct 2022 | View |
| Chelmsford City CouncilChelmsford City Council | 4 Nov 2022 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 30 Nov 2022 | View |
| ESS/77/20/CHL Decision NoticeESS/77/20/CHL Decision Notice | 18 Oct 2022 | View |
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